The Emirates Green Building Council held its 10th Annual Congress under the patronage of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change on 2 November 2021, under the theme ‘15 Years of EmiratesGBC: From Green Buildings to Sustainable Cities 2030’.
The theme of the Congress was inspired by a journey through the UAE’s past, present, and future and a celebration of the growth of the green building movement from humble beginnings to a driving force shaping the nation’s built environment. Speakers discussed the current trends and drivers influencing the sector as the world continues to recover from COVID-19, before looking ahead to 2030 and the pathway to achieving net zero carbon cities.